The cosmos has a rare treat in store for most of the USA that morning: a Lunar Eclipse that will temporarily darken one of the biggest and brightest full moons of the year ! Apparently this will be the first time since almost 152 years ago - that a total lunar eclipse will coincide with and darken a "Blue Moon" - i.e. IN a NUTSHELL: Hope you can join us for this "once-in-a blue-moon" skygazing experience in the early morning hours of Jan 31st, including an adventurous but relatively easy predawn hike at Stone Mountain Park. by our advertised 7:45 end of the event you should probably not try for the "sunrise + moonset."Īfter the main event, if there's enough interest we may offer an optional extra guided hike to explore more of the beautiful mountain and Park. We'll be glad to assist you with your personal plans & needs. that are there.Įveryone is welcome to hike at your own pace and to observing spots on the mountain that suit you personally - no need to hike all the way up to the summit and back if you prefer! You're welcome to split from our main group at any time, provided you let us know that you intend to do so. We suspect that this is indeed possible in a few places at or near the summit even with the sprawling concession building, tram towers, etc. Optional simultaneous Sunrise + Moonset viewing challenge": Mark and several others have expressed an interest in finding a spot where we can hopefully observe the darkening moon setting (at 7:34 on the WNW horizon) and just by facing the opposite direction see the sun rising at the same moment (in the ESE). We intend to hike together via a route (on or alongside the "Walk-Up Trail") that has an unobstructed view of the darkening moon, which will be sinking just above the western horizon until it sets at ~7:34 AM - same time as sunrise on the opposite side of the mountain. The only downside is that it will be a bit colder than average for late Jan - in the high 20s between 6:00 and 7:35 AM during the eclipse - but w e can easily stay toasty warm if we bundle up in 2 or 3 outer layers + warm cap, scarf, wool-blend socks, gloves, etc. You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information.ġ6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)ĮVENT UPDATE, posted by Charlie Mon Jan 29th: Tomorrow's Weather is still looking great for our viewing the very rare "eclipsing-while-setting Blue Moon"! The forecast for Stone Mtn expects cloud-free clear skies and not much wind. Usual AOC Walkup trailhead just inside Stone Mtn Park West Entrance Viewers won’t need any special equipment to witness this phenomenon, BUT if they want a more detailed view, binoculars and telescopes are encouraged.Eclipse of a rare Blue Moon! An early morning Stone Mountain Skygazing Adventure While necessarily not the cutest name for a blood moon, it is perfectly titled this as it coincides with the time of year that the beaver goes back into its shelter. While many Americans eyes will be undoubtedly glued to their television or phones to see if their candidate has won their states race, we will also be able to enjoy a glimpse of this blood moon before all votes end are tallied by end of day. This last lunar eclipse is known as the ‘Beaver Blood Moon Eclipse’. The lunar eclipse isn’t the only big thing happening in Atlanta today. For those commenting early in the morning, you might still get the chance to see the moon completely glowing red around 6:42am. The ideal time to see this amazing sight will be at the early morning hours of November 8 beginning at 4:09am. This next lunar eclipse is perfect for those early birds or anyone working a graveyard shift. We’ve been blessed with some gorgeous full moons all 2022 and now it is our final chance to experience the last total lunar eclipse until 2025! If you’ve enjoyed all the lunar eclipses and harvest moons we’ve gotten to experience then you’re not going to want to miss the last lunar eclipse for the next few years.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |